Learn More About Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
To learn more about Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, I recommend exploring the work of its founder, Dr. Sue Johnson, at the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy is a compassionate and evidence-based approach that helps couples deepen emotional connection, improve communication, and prepare for meaningful life transitions, such as starting a family. Learn how EFCT can support you and your partner in building a stronger, more emotionally secure relationship below.
What is Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy?
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is an attachment-based approach to relationship therapy. EFCT helps couples understand and reshape the emotional patterns underlying their relationship dynamics. By exploring how emotions influence interactions, couples can move away from repetitive conflicts and build a secure emotional bond.
Grounded in attachment theory, EFCT recognizes that emotional connection and responsiveness are fundamental to healthy relationships. My approach to EFCT integrates aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapies, helping couples cultivate emotional awareness, presence, and deeper connection with themselves and each other.
Who is Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy for?
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy is especially beneficial for couples wh
- Seek to better understand and communicate their emotional needs.
- Find themselves stuck in repetitive conflicts or emotional disconnection.
- Wish to deepen their relational bond, trust, and intimacy.
- Are navigating significant life transitions and want to maintain or strengthen their emotional closeness.
- Want to build a strong, emotionally secure foundation before having children.
EFCT is ideal for couples who value emotional intelligence, relational growth, and proactive engagement with their partnership, especially those who are preparing for the next steps in their relationship.
What Can I Expect from Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy in Practice?
EFCT is a collaborative and structured therapeutic approach.
In sessions, couples can expect:
- Understanding Emotional Patterns: We’ll explore how emotional reactions shape your
relationship dynamics, focusing on deepening empathy and mutual
understanding. - Building Secure Attachment: Therapy sessions will emphasize creating emotional
safety, allowing each partner to express vulnerability and emotional
needs. - Integrated Therapeutic Approaches: Drawing on my training in Internal Family
Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, I help couples
access and share deeper emotional experiences to facilitate lasting
connection. - Preparing for Parenthood: For couples considering starting a family, we’ll
explore how your attachment dynamics might shape parenting, empowering you
to create a nurturing emotional environment.
Couples therapy sessions are held online, providing a comfortable and accessible environment to explore and strengthen your relationship at your pace.
Start Your Journey with Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
If you’re ready to invest in your relationship, deepen your emotional bond, and build a resilient partnership before starting a family or embarking on other significant life transitions, I invite you to schedule a free discovery call.
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